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OFFICE LOCATION

United States of America

Open remote but preference for OR or WA or northern CA.

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This is a temporary position with expected duration of approximately 6 months.

\ WHO WE ARE

The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world\'s toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include acommitment to diversityand respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out ourTNC Talent playlist on YouTubeto hear stories from staff or visitGlassdoor.

One of TNC\'s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we\'ll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply - we\'d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, \"you\'ll join for the mission, and you\'ll stay for the people.\"

\ WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER

The Firewood Outreach Conservation Information Manager will work with the North America Region Forest Pest and Pathogen team to slow the spread of damaging forest pests and pathogens in the US with a focus in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) through support of TNC\'s longstanding outreach campaign, \"Don\'t Move Firewood\". The Information Manager will communicate and engage with governmental agencies, Tribal Nations, academic institutions, non-profits, and private entities. They will conduct work in relation to some or all of the following: online informational pages, campground reservation systems, outreach resource library, social media presence, supporting technical documentation, and layperson science communications.

\ WE\'RE LOOKING FOR YOU

The Coordinator will aid the dedicated national firewood communications coordinator in systematically reviewing and analyzing all state, tribal, and private entities that manage publicly accessible land or land-use within the assigned region and assess all relevant online spaces for firewood information and outreach. You will seek to communicate with and engage all relevant entities to establish rapport and develop a working relationship to determine shared needs and discuss opportunities for improved outreach. You will work collaboratively to develop a comprehensive outreach strategy to benefit Oregon and Washington forest and tree health, which will take the form of custom-built action plans created for each appropriate public-facing entity interested in working with DMF. You will help analyze, write, and/or proofread semi-technical and/or layperson language documentation in various formats and present that information to partnering entities. You will be responsible for facilitating in-person and virtual meetings, webinars, and diligent follow-up correspondence with partnering entities to encourage timely implementation of the custom outreach suggestions. Occasional t avel within the PNW region will be required to adequately engage partners and implement outreach action plans; all other work will be remote-work and office based. You will be required to have a flexible approach to responding to administrative needs such as working to meet deadlines for reports, mailing out materials, and other tasks that arise.

\ WHAT YOU\'LL BRING

• Associates degree in related field and 1 year related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience maintaining and populating databases, spreadsheets, digital archives, and/or shared drives.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, email platforms, cloud storage sites, and web browsers.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent interpersonal skills across various formats (in-person, phone, email, video call).
• Professional experience with online filesharing (such as Box, Dropbox, Google Docs) and video conferencing technology
• Experience coordinating multiple projects simultaneously independently and in groups within assigned time frames.

\ WHAT WE BRING

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organi